By Messrs. Pignatelli of Lenox and Barrett of North Adams, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Smitty Pignatelli, John Barrett, III and others for legislation to establish a fund providing financial assistance to residents who experience certain financial hardship as a result of COVID-19. Public Health.

By Representatives Domb of Amherst and Pignatelli of Lee, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 107) of Mindy Domb, Smitty Pignatelli and others relative to establishing a diaper benefits pilot program within the Department of Public Health. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.

By Messrs. Roy of Franklin and Pignatelli of Lee, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 163) of Jeffrey N. Roy, Smitty Pignatelli and others for legislation to establish a loan repayment program for certain human service workers. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.

By Mr. Pignatelli of Lee, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 556) of Smitty Pignatelli and others for legislation to establish a farm to school grants program within the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education to promote healthy eating and strengthen the agricultural economy. Education.

By Mr. Pignatelli of Lee, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 625) of Smitty Pignatelli, Paul McMurtry and Danielle W. Gregoire for legislation to authorize the option of providing basic common sense health services for residents of assisted living residences. Elder Affairs.

By Mr. Pignatelli of Lee, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 846) of Smitty Pignatelli and others for legislation relative to the use of crossbows in hunting. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.

By Mr. Pignatelli of Lee, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1083) of Smitty Pignatelli and others relative to insurance coverage for acupuncture treatment for pain and substance use disorders. Financial Services.

By Mr. Pignatelli of Lee, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1085) of Smitty Pignatelli and others relative to medical malpractice insurance coverage to dentists on the basis of written collaborative agreements with public health dental hygienists. Financial Services.

By Representative Pignatelli of Lee and Senator Lovely, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1747) of Smitty Pignatelli, Joan B. Lovely and others relative to requirements and procedures necessary for first responders to provide urgent help to persons overdosing from opioids. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.

By Representative Pignatelli of Lee and Senator Hinds, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1819) of Smitty Pignatelli and Adam G. Hinds (by vote of the town) relative to the Sherwood Forest Road maintenance district in the town of Becket. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]

By Representatives Hogan of Stow and Pignatelli of Lee, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1916) of Kate Hogan, Smitty Pignatelli and others for legislation to expand patient access to oral health care. Public Health.

By Mr. Pignatelli of Lee, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1983) of Smitty Pignatelli and others relative to protecting the public health from improperly disposed of hypodermic needles. Public Health.

By Messrs. Jones of North Reading and Pignatelli of Lee, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2522) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., Smitty Pignatelli and others for legislation to increase the limit on tax credits for donations of certified land to public or private conservation agencies. Revenue.

By Mr. Pignatelli of Lee, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2763) of Smitty Pignatelli for legislation to increase competition and reduce costs for constructing water treatment plants. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.

By Representatives Farley-Bouvier of Pittsfield and Pignatelli of Lee, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3011) of Tricia Farley-Bouvier, Smitty Pignatelli and others for legislation to designate United States highway Route 20 as a state historic highway. Transportation.

By Mr. Pignatelli of Lee, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3111) of Smitty Pignatelli and others relative to expenditures for maintaining, repairing, improving and constructing municipal ways and bridges, and other eligible municipal projects. Transportation.

By Representative Pignatelli of Lee and Senator Hinds, a joint petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Smitty Pignatelli and Adam G. Hinds relative to certain compensation for municipal employees in the towns of Richmond and West Stockbridge. Municipalities and Regional Government.

By Representative Pignatelli of Lee and Senator Hinds, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4065) of Smitty Pignatelli and Adam G. Hinds (by vote of the town) that the town of Otis be authorized to establish recall elections in said town. Election Laws. [Local Approval Received.]

By Representative Pignatelli of Lenox and Senator Hinds, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4272) of Smitty Pignatelli and Adam G. Hinds (by vote of the town) relative to horse racing within the town of Great Barrington. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. [Local Approval Received.]

By Messrs. Pignatelli of Lenox and Barrett of North Adams, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Smitty Pignatelli that the Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development be authorized to administer a $75,000,000 COVID-19 food service and hospitality worker relief fund. Labor and Workforce Development.

By Messrs. Barrett of North Adams and Pignatelli of Lenox, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of John Barrett, III and Smitty Pignatelli relative to establishing a COVID-19 nonprofit cultural organizations emergency relief fund. Tourism, Arts and Cultural Development.

By Mr. Pignatelli of Lee (by request), a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3110) of Karen Christensen that the Massachusetts Department of Transportation convene a working group on the benefits of passenger rail service between the city of Pittsfield and New York City using the Housatonic rail line. Transportation.
This bill is by request.*

By Mr. Pignatelli of Lee (by request), a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Keely O'Gorman relative to the use and distribution of single-use plastic straws. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
This bill is by request.*